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Mae Horak

Creative Technologist
Designer/Developer

About

I am a versatile designer who bridges the gap between creativity and technical implementation, proficient in both design and coding. I excel at collaborating with technical and creative teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences.

My work in art and technology strives to bring tangibility to the digital realm, while consistently prioritizing empathy for the human experience.

Link to my Resume

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The Process

While the approach to each project is customized based on its specific needs, the fundamental principles of design & implementation remain consistent.

Research & Requirement Analysis:

Gather technical specifications and project requirements to understand the scope and objectives.

Prototype & Blueprint:

Develop wireframes and technical prototypes to visualize the system architecture and plan implementation.

Implement:

Write clean and efficient code based on the blueprint, translating design concepts into functional features and components.

Test & Debug:

Conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve bugs, ensuring the reliability and stability of the system.

Optimize & Refine:

Fine-tune performance and optimize functionality for efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.

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These principles in action:

UX DESIGN

SOFTWARE

Process

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UX Design

UI/UX and Web Design

Below are samples of my experience in UX design and web design. My roles in these projects ranges from implementing existing designs into effective interfaces or crafting original designs from scratch.

GEMVARA

A walk-through of the process of my work as a Digital Experience Specialist implementing a re-design of the website for Gemvara, a customizable fine jewelry brand.

OFF HAND COMMUNITY MOBILE APP

The building of a wireframe for a mobile application that incorporates UX concepts such as usability, accessibility, performance, and emotional engagement into UI elements, while also ensuring that the app is intuitive to use and consistent with the overall design and brand identity.

OFF HAND CO SITE

The creation and upkeep of a website showcasing the endeavors of Off Hand Co., an inclusive film company to promote and showcase their work.

Revamp of the web presence of an Essex-based vintage clothing brand. This was a comprehensive redesign that involved crafting graphics and optimizing SEO strategies.

HALEY'S VINTAGE WEAR

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Software

My software development experience has led to the creation of innovative applications that explore interactive audio and visual technologies.

(more exaples to come!)

SYNESTHETIC COMPOSITION

Synesthetic Composition is a software application that combines music and visuals to give the user an experience of combined senses developed using python.

VISUAL

THERAMIN

The Visual Theramin is an application developed using C++ in Open Frameworks with the Maximilian add-on. The user can draw on the screen with a multicolored pen tool while also controlling two oscillators both playing a D minor pentatonic scale.

Game Development

Coming soon!

Education and Skills

Education

My studies in design and technology distinguish me as a distinctive and innovative thinker.

MASTERS OF SCIENCE

UAL LONDON, CREATIVE COMPUTING INSTITUTE

Master of Science graduate with a focus on utilizing computer programming to innovate in the realm of audio-visual technologies.

BACHELORS OF ART

MASS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, BOSTON

Bachelor of Arts with a focus on fashion and graphic design.

Professional Experience

LINK TO MY CV

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Special Skills

Proficiency in bridging communication gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders within organizational teams.
Ability to write code, enabling intuitive assessment of functional design feasibility in collaboration with creative teams
Utilizing generative deep learning models for creative coding applications to accelerate the analysis, design, coding, and debugging phases of the program development lifecycle.
Strong visual thinking skills, adept at structuring code with visual elements to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Skills that set me apart